Today, the European television channel ARTE has signed a partnership agreement with Latvian public service broadcaster Latvijas Televīzija – LTV. This addition to ARTE’s network of European partners follows after the Spanish public broadcaster RTVE and Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT, who signed up in 2022.
The agreement was approved by ARTE’s General Assembly, and will involve joint co-productions or pre-purchases. The partnership also allows for the partners to be represented in an advisory capacity on the main bodies of the Channel.
“The partnership agreements make a crucial contribution to ARTE’s European approach, both in terms of programming and governance,” said Bruno Patino, President of the Management Board. Peter Weber, Vice President of the Management Board, added that the network of European partner channels and organisations is “at the heart of ARTE’s European strategy.”
The agreement comes at a time when mutual understanding and cultural collaboration is needed in Europe. “Given the current geopolitical context, we are delighted to welcome a new public service channel from a Baltic country into the network,” said Patino.
Ivars Priede, Chairperson of LTV’s Board of Directors, welcomed the agreement with ARTE, saying it “should be a sign of hope for our fellow Europeans, who are currently in need of a reference point.”
ARTE has already engaged in editorial cooperation with LTV during the course of 2023. The Sunrise Concert, starring the great Latvian organist Iveta Apkalna, is currently online on arte.tv, as is the Latvian Song and Dance Festival 2023. ARTE and LTV will be filming Adriana Lecouvreur at the Latvian National Opera in Riga, as part of the ARTE Opera Season in 2024.
Today, the European television channel ARTE has announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Latvian public service broadcaster Latvijas Televīzija – LTV. This addition to ARTE’s network of European partners, which includes RTVE from Spain and LRT from Lithuania, was approved by the Channel’s General Assembly.
The agreement will involve joint co-productions or pre-purchases, and allows for the partners to be represented in an advisory capacity on the main bodies of the Channel.
“The partnership agreements make a crucial contribution to ARTE’s European approach, both in terms of programming and governance,” said Bruno Patino, President of the Management Board. Peter Weber, Vice President of the Management Board, added that the network of European partner channels and organisations is “at the heart of ARTE’s European strategy.”
Ivars Priede, Chairperson of LTV’s Board of Directors, welcomed the agreement with ARTE, saying it “should be a sign of hope for our fellow Europeans, who are currently in need of a reference point.”
ARTE has already engaged in editorial cooperation with LTV during the course of 2023, with the Sunrise Concert starring the great Latvian organist Iveta Apkalna, and the Latvian Song and Dance Festival 2023 both currently available on arte.tv. The two will also be filming Adriana Lecouvreur at the Latvian National Opera in Riga, as part of the ARTE Opera Season in 2024.
Today, European television channel ARTE has announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Latvian public service broadcaster Latvijas Televīzija – LTV. This addition to ARTE’s network of European partners, which includes Spanish public broadcaster RTVE and Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT, was approved by the Channel’s General Assembly.
The agreement will involve joint co-productions or pre-purchases, and allows for the partners to be represented in an advisory capacity on the main bodies of the Channel.
Bruno Patino, President of the Management Board, noted that the partnership agreements make a crucial contribution to ARTE’s European approach in terms of programming and governance. Peter Weber, Vice President of the Management Board, added that the network of European partner channels and organisations is “at the heart of ARTE’s European strategy.”
Ivars Priede, Chairperson of LTV’s Board of Directors, welcomed the agreement with ARTE, saying it “should be a sign of hope for our fellow Europeans, who are currently in need of a reference point.” He added that culture plays a major role in conflict-ridden societies.
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